The midfielder ghosted in at the back post to stab home Danny Hall?s whipped in 32nd minute free kick to extend United?s impressive home record.

Rugby boss Tony Dobson said: ?It was not a pretty game, and we had to grind out a result, which is the sign of a good side.

?It was a hard fought victory. When we played them away we dominated the opening 45 minutes and then gave away a silly goal in a 1-1 draw, and we obviously did not want to do that this time.

?We have a good defensive record, and a good home record, and any side coming to Butlin Road knows it will not be easy to get a result.?

Prior to the goal, Justin Marsden struck the Taunton crossbar after beating visiting goalkeeper Ryan Draper to Dutton?s through ball.

United made most of the first half running but the Somerset side came alive toward the break, and twice Jason Pearcey in the Rugby goal produced fine saves to deny Ellis Laight, and then Anthony Lynch.

Dutton was not far away from bagging a stunning second shortly after the break with a stinging 30 yard drive which narrowly cleared the crossbar.

Draper saved at the feet of both Marsden and Pearson to keep Taunton hopes alive, but luck was not with the visitors when, in injury time, Laight?s goal-bound shot struck team mate Dale Peckham.